Bony Thorax Flashcards

1
Q

What is the best position to utilize in order to adequately remove the sternum from the vertebral column?

A

RAO

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2
Q

The proper breathing for a lateral sternum should be –1–.

A

Deep Inspiration

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3
Q

The proper respiration for AP upper ribs should be –1–.

A

Deep Inspiration

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4
Q

There are –1– pairs of false ribs.

A

5 pairs

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5
Q

The scalloped edged appearances on the body of the sternum are called –1–.

A

Costal Notches

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6
Q

The sternal angle is at the approximate vertebral level –1–.

A

T4

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7
Q

The xiphoid process is at the approximate vertebral level of –1–

A

T10

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8
Q

Another name for the body of the sternum is the –1–.

A

Gladiolus

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9
Q

According the Merrill’s, the best position to use in order to demonstrate axillary ribs is the –1–.

A

Oblique

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10
Q

Ribs that have a direct anterior attachment to the sternum are considered to be –1–.

A

True

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11
Q

The –1– of the vertebrae and the –1– of the rib, form the costotransverse joint.

A
  1. Transverse process

2. Tubercle

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12
Q

When performing oblique rib positions on a supine patient, the elevated or side up ribs will appear –1–.

A

Foreshortened

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13
Q

When performing oblique rib positions on a supine patient, the side down ribs will appear –1–.

A

Elongated

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14
Q

The RAO position of the sternum is preferred because –1–

A

It puts the sternum in the homogenous densities of the heart.

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15
Q

List the two breathing methods that may be used when performing the RAO of the sternum.

A
  1. Short, shallow breathing with long exposure

2. Expiration

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16
Q

According to Merrill’s, in order to best demonstrate the anterior ribs the patient should be placed in the –1– position.

A

Prone

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17
Q

What is the preferred scale of contrast used for rib exams and explain why?

A

Short scale/high contrast because trying to visualize bones. Don’t want a lot of shades of gray because it will take away from bony detail.

18
Q

Proper respiration for AP lower ribs should be –1–. Why?

A
  1. Exhalation

2. It will elevate the diaphragm allowing for a better visualization of the lower ribs.

19
Q

When performing oblique rib positions, the patient should be rotated –1– degrees.

A

45 degrees

20
Q

What is meant by partial or incomplete or unilateral ribs?

A

Only focused on x-raying one side of the patient. If the order says L Unilateral Ribs, you x-ray the L ribs of the patient and vice versa if it said R.

21
Q

What can be placed at the injury site for ribs in order to assist the radiologist when interpreting the image?

A

Lead BB

22
Q

How many degrees should the patient be rotated when performing an oblique sternum position?

A

15-20 degrees

23
Q

When performing an oblique sternum, the CR should be perpendicular and directed to mid-sternum or approx. T7. Explain how you would achieve this by using bony landmarks as a guide.

A

C7 is the vertebral level of the vertebral prominence, so I would put the top of my film at this prominence by feeling the spine and then off set 1 inch to the left of the patient’s spine.

24
Q

What is the recommended SID for an oblique sternum that will help blur out the posterior ribs, –1–?

A

30 inches

25
Q

Explain what positioning maneuver must be done in order to adequately demonstrate the sternum in the lateral position.

A

The patient must clasp their hands behind their back if possible, roll their shoulders back and jutt their chest out forward. Then tell them to take a deep breath in to further push the sternum in profile.

26
Q

According to Merrill’s, when performing oblique ribs to demonstrate the axillary ribs on the prone patient, the affected side will be –1–.

A

Away/elongated

27
Q

The SC joints require –1– degrees of rotation in order to move them from the spine.

A

10-15 degrees

28
Q

Proper respirations for SC joints should be –1– to achieve more uniform density.

A

Expiration

29
Q

SC stands for –1–.

A

Sternoclavicular joint

30
Q

Why are SC joints performed utilizing the PA projection?

A

To decrease magnification

31
Q

The CR should be perpendicular and directed to the –1– for PA SC Joints.

A

Manubrial Notch

32
Q

When would it be appropriate to perform ribs in the upright position?

A

When the patient can’t lay supine on the table.

33
Q

According to Merrill’s, when is it appropriate to perform ribs in the recumbent position?

A

When the patient can lay supine/prone and able to roll 45 degrees in both directions.

34
Q

Proper respiration for lower ribs (ribs below the diaphragm) should be –1–.

A

Exhalation

35
Q

If a patient could not lie prone for the routine oblique sternum the equivalent position would be –1–.

A

LPO

36
Q

If using filtration on bilateral oblique ribs, where would the thick portion of the filter be placed, side up or side down?

A

Side up

37
Q

Name the function of the SC Joints.

A

Attaches upper limbs to the trunk

38
Q

Ribs that have NO ANTERIOR ATTACHMENT AT ALL are called –1–.

A

Floating

39
Q

What two structures make a costovertebral joint?

A

Head and vertebral body

40
Q

The CR is directed –1– for the oblique image of the sternum.

A

1-2 inches to the left of the spine

41
Q

The axial os calcis requires a CR angulation of –1– degrees –2–.

A
  1. 40 degrees

2. to the long axis of the foot

42
Q

List the three things (equipment operations) that must be done for any exam when there is a film in the bucky.

A
  1. Tube in center
  2. Bucky tray slot cover closed/pushed in all the way
  3. Tube and bucky lined up